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Bellefonte Elks hold annual Chili Cook-Off fundraiser

PHOTO PROVIDED The Bellefonte Elks Lodge # 1094 recently conducted its annual Chili Cook-off, to benefit the Pennsylvania Elks Home Service Program. This program provides support and advocacy to individuals of any age, who have developmental disabilities, all at no cost to the individual. ...

Bellefonte Elks announce February Student of the Month

PHOTO PROVIDED The Bellefonte Elks Student of the Month for February 2025, from the Bellefonte Area High School is Austin Smith. Austin is a well-rounded student, consistently demonstrating dedication, while taking five advanced placement courses, reflecting his commitment to intellectual ...

Community member receives Distinguished Citizenship Award

PHOTO PROVIDED Bellefonte Elks Lodge # 1094 Exalted Ruler Terree Michel recently presented the Elks Distinguished Citizenship Award to Jeff Bird, assistant manager at Weis Market in Bellefonte. ER Michel states that Bird has been instrumental in assisting with food procurement for the Elks ...

Bellefonte Elks initiate two new members

PHOTO PROVIDED Ever cognizant of the role membership plays in any organization, the Bellefonte Elks Lodge #1094 recently initiated two new members into the Order. Shown here, with the Lodge initiation team are new members Maryfrances Ciccarella and Tim Wilson. From left, front row, ...

Howard Area Lions Club receives check

PHOTO PROVIDED Howard Area Lions Club applied to First Commonwealth Bank in Beech Creek for a community grant with the bank recently awarding the club with $1,500 towards their Food Bank services. The grant will be used by the club for their planned walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer project ...

Bellefonte Elks donate to Pet Pantry

PHOTO PROVIDED Over the Holidays, the Bellefonte Elks Lodge #1094 utilized a portion of an Elks Grant to purchase $1,350 worth of animal food and supplies for the Bellefonte Food Bank’s Pet Pantry. Shown here with the provisions are Elks Exalted Ruler Terree Michel, left, and the Food ...